Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford named to Time's list of 100 influential people
Last year, the leader of the Arden Hills-based agribusiness and food giant, was recognized by Time for sustainable agriculture work.
As other banks report decline in deposits, Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp experiencing a surge
Time deposits were up 4.6%, and money market savings were up 4.9% in banks first quarter.
Ramstad: How Rochester is keeping its housing growth on track
Most places in Minnesota are in dire need of more housing. The state's fastest-growing city updated its zoning code to help meet demand.
Local
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities
With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting around.
Business
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Science
You can fight climate change, starting right now. Here's how.
Eat less beef. Ride the bus. Turn down the thermostat. For Earth Day, we bring you ideas on how to do your part and reduce your carbon footprint.
Business
How to solar power your home to lower your carbon footprint
There are more options for boosting solar power at home than you might think, including installing rooftop solar, subscribing to a community garden or simply paying extra to your utility.
Business
Think twice about buying carbon offsets when you fly
Airlines are moving away from the practice and toward broader strategies to combat climate change. Do your research if you buy them.
Business
Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2022 Top Workplaces?
Worker expectations change at Minnesota firms as pandemic retreats.
St. Paul
Downtown St. Paul property values down, residential values up
Four takeaways from this year's Ramsey County Assessor's report.
West Metro
Sealing up your home can fight climate change
An Edina woman knew her house could get drafty in the winter, so she signed up for a home energy audit to find out where cold and heat were getting in.
Business
What a renter can do to fight climate change
Behavioral change, personal investments and even a conversation with your landlord can help reduce the carbon emissions from your rental home or apartment.
Local
Heat pumps can replace traditional hot water heaters
Tax credits and subsidies are available for this lesser known appliance.
Local
Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a new Eden Prairie website aims to 'revolutionize' philanthropy
RedLadder is a new online marketplace where people trade free household items, resulting in donations to Twin Cities nonprofits.
Business
Xcel drops rate fight, which will keep Minnesota utility bills cheaper
It also abruptly ended a long-running and unusually bitter split between the company and Public Utilities Commission about the "return on equity" rate.
Business
With $324.2 billion in revenue, UnitedHealth again tops list of Minnesota public companies
The top 50 companies as a whole posted revenue of $750.7 billion, up 7% from the year before. However, growth was slower than in 2021.
Business
Minnesota farmers welcome spring rain: 'There's nothing like the chemistry of rainwater'
The Land of 10,000 Lakes (and farms) slipped back out of drought last week and Tuesday's rains helped, too, good news especially for farmers.
Business
Minnesota House drops 'franchise fees' on internet providers that would have hiked bills
Supporters said the policy would improve broadband access and help fund government access programming, but telecom groups lobbied against the plan.
Business
New Brighton's APi Group continues its expansion with $570M acquisition
The addition of Tampa-based Elevated Facility Services Group is APi's largest acquisition since its 2021 acquisition of the Chubb fire and security business.
Business
Cyberattack could cost UnitedHealth Group up to $1.6B this year
Minnetonka-based health care giant still beat first quarter earnings beat expectations after excluding one-time costs, including those related to the hack.
Business
Some Target Up & Up acne products subject of federal class action suit
The lawsuit said the Minneapolis-based retailer should have had a warning on the labels that it contained benzene, a known cancer-causing agent.
Business
Minnesota child care providers struggle to fill more than 700 open positions
Difficulty finding qualified employees means fewer children served, including more than 2,000 unavailable child care slots statewide, a new survey showed.
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Interest rate angst hasn't stopped Twin Cities homebuyers
Despite mortgage interest rates remaining high, the spring market is rife with listings and purchases.
Business
Xcel CEO Bob Frenzel awarded $9M retention bonus
Bob Frenzel's compensation is down because of stock awards and bonuses being lower than in 2022.
Business
How to save money at the pharmacy counter
Health insurance benefits are the first tool, but shopping around, paying cash and accessing coupons are strategies to consider, as well.
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